Young Rebel Set are a seven-member-strong indie rock band from Stockton-on-Tees. In addition to obligatory guitars and drums, the piano figures prominently in their sound (yet they sound not one bit like Coldplay, phew). And there’s something incredibly honest in Matty Chipcase’s voice that might make you want to tell him your deepest, darkest secrets. In short, I think there’s a lot to like about this septet from the Northeast.

For me, their latest single ‘Walk On’ evokes ‘No Soap (In a Dirty War)’ by Reverend and the Makers (tell me I’m not imagining things!) and the feel-good guitar rock of the Cribs. Check out the promo video for the song below.

The ‘Walk On’ digital single includes two B-sides: ‘Yorkshire Bank’, a tender ballad romanticising the very unromantic state of being skint, and ‘Borders’, a song that will likely inspire bar room singalongs and, should the band make it big, incite football stadium-style arm waves and shouts of “have a little more faith!”

Young Rebel Set’s single ‘Walk On’ will be released on the band’s own label, Our Broadcast, in the UK on 30 November.

Levi’s® OnesToWatch® have announced their 2009 lineup for a series of shows at London’s Hoxton Bar and Grill and also Cargo in two weeks time.

Each night has been curated with handpicked artists who represent the best in new and emerging talent from a dynamic musical spectrum. The roll call includes an exclusive first solo show from Andrew Davie of Cherbourg (pictured right) on folk inspired Monday, Basque-dance prodigies Crystal Fighters, and a much anticipated performance from much hyped Marina & The Diamonds. To close the Hoxton Bar and Kitchen shows, the Thursday evening will celebrate the best new female fronted acts, with sets from indie-darlings Sky Larkin (pictured top), the genre-defying songwriter and producer MPHO, and young singer-songwriter of the moment, Beth Beth Jeans Houghton .

Tickets for all the shows are available from selected Levi’s Stores now, or you can visit their website for for details.

Monday 16th November at London’s Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
Cherbourg (Andrew Davie solo, pictured right) + Goldheart Assembly + Young Rebel Set

Tuesday 17th November at London’s Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
Crystal Fighters + Violens + Wild Palms

Wednesday 18th November at London’s Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
Marina & The Diamonds + Wolf Gang + Clock Opera

Thursday 19th November at London’s Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
Sky Larkin (pictured top) + MPHO + Beth Jeans Houghton

Friday 20th November: Closing Party @ Cargo 83 Rivington Street
The Whip + Alex Metric (Live set) + Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs + Ezra Bang & Hot Machine + VERY special guests
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